Quick answers
- Does Russell Nord accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell Nord accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Russell Nord see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 406 Original Medicare patients and 2,079 services for Russell Nord. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell Nord's NPI number?
- 1245436542. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Russell Nord, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 406 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,079 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)465 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)309 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)216 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)180 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)143 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Hospitals where Russell Nord works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell Nord at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Washington HospitalFremont, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050195
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell Nord is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 39500 Fremont Blvd, Suite 100Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 687‑9510
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell Nord as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Washington Township Medical Foundation117 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other sports medicine doctors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Washington Township Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245436542 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians